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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 930.12 and 332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 930.12 and 332.08 is: 497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 930.12 = 332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/930.12 = 332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 930.12 × 332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 308,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,874.25/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.61

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